ABOUT

Beaches the Musical is a love story about friendship that exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood. Offering laughter through tears, and hope through great loss.

Based on the New York Times Bestseller by Iris Rainer Dart—which was made into the blockbuster film with Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. With an original score, with music by Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mike Stoller (Smokey Joe’s Cafe) and book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart, developed in collaboration with David Austin. The score also features the hit song “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

Produced by Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages), Douglas McJannet (Arden Entertainment), Alison Spiriti & Justin Sudds (Right Angle Entertainment), and Tracey McFarland & Ryan Bogner (Broadway & Beyond Theatricals).

Crossroads Live has joined the team to continue to expand Beaches The Musical from Broadway to the West End to the road… and around the globe.

For more information:
Megan Savage
megan@bbtheatricals.com
917.985.9850 x11

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CREATIVE TEAM

Beaches the Musical features a book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas, music by Mike Stoller, lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart, based on the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart, and developed in collaboration with David Austin. Joseph Thalken serves as music supervisor, Katie Coleman as Music Director with Charlie Rosen as Orchestrator. The show is directed by Emmy-winning and Tony Award Nominee Lonny Price (Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill), and co-directed by Matt Cowart with choreography by Jennifer Rias.

The creative team for Beaches the Musical includes scenic design by James Noone (Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, A Bronx Tale), costume design by Tracy Christensen (Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, Harold Prince: The Director’s Life), lighting design by Ken Billington (Broadway: New York, New York, Waitress, Chicago), sound design by Kai Harada (Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along, Allegiance, Kimberly Akimbo), projection design by David Bengali (Broadway: Water for Elephants, 1776), Wig Design by Jared Janas.

Broadway’s Jessica Vosk (Wicked, sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall) as Cee Cee and Kelli Barrett (FX TV’s “Fosse/Verdon”, Dr. Zhivago) as Bertie and will lead the International Premiere of Beaches the Musical.